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  • Food deliveries soar but insufficient training and standards is putting thousands of gig economy workers at risk

    Orders through third party app-based delivery account for nearly 40 percent of deliveries One in five (22%) restaurants don’t offer training with half (51%) saying they’re not direct employees or not responsible for training E-bikes and e-scooters now being used by almost half and a third of workers
    Hot food deliveries are now more popular than dining in or takeaway, prompting calls for th

    Boom in food deliveries puts gig workers at risk amid training and safety gaps

  • 🕓 Older drivers: stay safe as the clocks go back


    With the clocks going back this Sunday, evenings will get darker even earlier, making driving conditions more challenging. Here are some simple, practical tips to help older drivers stay safe and confident on the roads this autumn and winter.

    ✅ 1. Give yourself a “Driver MOT”

    Just like your car needs regular checks, so do you: Eyesight check – make sure your glasses prescr

  • REACTION: IAM RoadSmart response to 2024 reported road casualties in Great Britain

    IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “Unfortunately, these figures demonstrate a troubling lack of progress in bringing down fatal and serious injuries on our road network. So much so, Great Britain has slipped down the international comparison table, ranking fourth compared to third in 2023.
    “Of real concern is the significant 8% increase in motorcycle fatalities,

  • 100 motorists a day receive drink-drive endorsements as new research shows soaring cost for offenders

    •108,000 drink-drive related endorsements added to individual licences over a three-year period
    •Drink-driving could be costing offenders as much as £80,000, up 15 percent on five years ago
    One hundred drivers a day have had drink-drive endorsements added to their licences in the past three years according to new research from road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.*
    Worryingly, young professi

  • Counsellor sparks conversations about mental health in Lichfield’s biking community

    · Sheila McMahon learnt to ride a motorbike following a car crash as a teenager · After overcoming her fears of the road, she wanted to help others experiencing mental health issues · When out biking Sheila wears a high vis vest with the words ‘Talking Mental Health’, which has inspired conversations in cafes and by the roadside
    A mental health counsellor is taking to

  • 🚗 Money-saving tips for your daily commute


    Fuel-saving tips ⛽
    Drive smoothly: Avoid harsh acceleration and heavy braking to improve fuel efficiency. Watch your speed: According to the RAC, cars are typically most fuel efficient at 45-50mph. Use cruise control (if available): It helps improve fuel economy primarily on flat, consistent terrain, which is why it's most effective on motorways. Maintaining a steady speed is cruci

  • REACTION: IAM RoadSmart responds to reported road safety measures being considered by UK Government

    Responding to reports in The Times about the UK Government’s road safety plans:
    IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “Given progress on reducing fatal and serious collisions has stalled in recent years, we welcome the UK Government’s ambition to publish an updated road safety strategy with the reported measures being a step in the right direction. While many driver

  • New road safety themed driving adventure launches in North Wales

    · Scenic treasure hunt road trip combines learning, fun, and a chance to win a £50 voucher · Collecting points en route, participants will see some of the most spectacular scenery in Wale
    A new initiative combining a great day out with road safety has been launched across one of the most picturesque regions in Wales, inviting drivers to take part in treasure hunt-style road tr

  • New road safety themed driving adventure launches in North Wales

    · Scenic treasure hunt road trip combines learning, fun, and a chance to win a £50 voucher · Collecting points en route, participants will see some of the most spectacular scenery in Wale
    A new initiative combining a great day out with road safety has been launched across one of the most picturesque regions in Wales, inviting drivers to take part in treasure hunt-style road tr

  • Amber Warning to motorists as Storm Floris set to batter parts of the UK

    The MET Office has issed an amber warning for strong winds in parts of the UK
    IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy and Standards Nicholas Lyes said: “It’s unusual to have such a powerful storm at this time of year, and it’s hitting Scotland during the peak holiday season. The damaging wind gusts will make conditions dangerous, and motorcyclists are at particular risk. "Bikers should sit this out u

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